The cell cycle and mitosis

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What is the cell cycle?

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The cell cycle is the series of phases that a cell goes through to grow and divide, including interphase and mitosis.

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How many daughter cells are produced at the end of mitosis?

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Two daughter cells are produced at the end of mitosis.

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What is mitosis?

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Mitosis is the process of cell division that results in two identical daughter cells, each with the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell.

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What are the main phases of mitosis?

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The main phases of mitosis are prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase.

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What happens during prophase?

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During prophase, the chromosomes condense and become visible, the nuclear envelope breaks down, and spindle fibers begin to form.

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What is the role of spindle fibers during mitosis?

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Spindle fibers are responsible for pulling the chromosomes apart during anaphase.

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What occurs during metaphase?

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During metaphase, chromosomes line up at the cell's equator, and spindle fibers attach to the centromeres of the chromosomes.

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What happens during anaphase?

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During anaphase, the sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite sides of the cell.

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What is telophase?

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Telophase is the final phase of mitosis where the chromosomes reach the poles, the nuclear envelope re-forms, and the cell begins to split.

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What organelle reappears during telophase?

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The nucleus reappears during telophase.